Senior Tax Manager

Software Placement Group, SPG; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 190,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA/FSA

Job summary

SPG is seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Tax in Omaha, NE to lead a portfolio of business tax engagements. The role blends technical tax expertise with client relationship management and people leadership, mentoring staff, and shaping tax practice strategy with firm leadership.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in public accounting, strong knowledge of partnerships and corporations, and a CPA license. The position offers in-office work with some flexibility and a clear path toward partnership

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Approximately 8+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong business tax background.
• Experience with partnerships, S-Corporations, and/or C-Corporations.
• Demonstrated client relationship management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with business clients.
• Oversee tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements.
• Review complex business tax returns and related work.
• Lead and develop Tax Managers, Seniors, and Staff.
• Collaborate with firm Partners and senior leadership on client and practice strategy.
• Participate in business development and firm growth initiatives.

Skills

CPA license

Public accounting

Tax expertise

Client relationships

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

Location: Omaha, Nebraska | Schedule: Full-time, primarily in-office with some flexibility | Compensation: $190,000-$200,000 total compensation, with flexibility for the right candidate

Overview

A well-established and growing public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Manager - Tax to join its tax practice. This role is ideal for a seasoned public accounting professional who blends strong technical tax expertise with client relationship management and people leadership, taking ownership of a portfolio of business clients while mentoring staff and shaping practice strategy alongside firm leadership. The firm offers a clear path for long-term advancement, including potential progression toward partnership for a high-performing individual who demonstrates the necessary leadership, technical, client-service, and business-development capabilities.

What you'll do

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with business clients
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on complex tax matters
• Oversee tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements
• Review complex business tax returns and related work
• Identify and resolve technical tax issues
• Manage engagement scope, staffing, timelines, budgets, and profitability
• Lead and develop Tax Managers, Seniors, and Staff
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development to team members
• Delegate work effectively and ensure quality standards are met
• Collaborate with firm Partners and senior leadership on client and practice strategy
• Identify opportunities to expand existing client relationships
• Participate in business development and firm growth initiatives
• Develop or continue building a technical specialty or industry niche
• Contribute to recruiting, retention, and talent-development initiatives
• Stay current on tax law changes, market trends, and developments affecting clients

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• Active CPA license required
• Approximately 8+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong business tax background
• Experience working with privately held companies and business owners
• Strong knowledge of business tax compliance and planning
• Experience with partnerships, S-Corporations, and/or C-Corporations
• Strong technical tax research and review skills
• Demonstrated client relationship management experience
• Experience managing multiple client engagements and priorities
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or developing accounting professionals
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate complex tax issues clearly to clients and internal teams
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills

Preferred qualifications

• Current Tax Manager, Senior Tax Manager, Tax Director, or equivalent
• Experience managing a portfolio of business clients
• Privately held and middle-market business tax experience
• Experience with Forms 1065, 1120S, and 1120
• Pass-through entity taxation
• Business-owner tax planning
• Tax advisory and consulting
• Engagement budgeting and profitability management
• Staff development and performance management
• Business development or client expansion experience
• Experience developing a technical or industry specialization

Compensation and benefits

• $190,000-$200,000 total compensation, with flexibility for the right candidate
• Profit sharing
• 401(k)
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Paid holidays
• Summer flexible Fridays
• Limited travel
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee recognition and incentive programs

Why this role

This position offers a clear opportunity for long-term advancement, including a potential path to partnership for a high-performing individual who demonstrates the leadership, technical, client-service, and business-development capabilities required at that level.